DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, May 29, 2009

Attention Seniors - It's not too late to come by and pick up your Senior TAKS exemption forms. Remember that these need to be signed by a parent if you are under 18 years of age. Senior TAKS exemption forms are not to be returned to the AP offices. You must submit these directly to your teacher on Monday or Wednesday of next week. Don't lose your forms! If you lose your forms, you lose your exemptions. Keep them in a safe place over the weekend.

Also, we have at least 70 seniors who are in danger of not graduating due to excessive absences. Please check with each of your teachers. If you have 5 or more absences to a class, you are in danger of not graduating due to absences. Make plans to be here on Saturday to complete 4 hours of Attendance School to clear your absence fails.

Finally, we have 40 seniors who have fines that have not been paid. Each of you should have received notification from our bookkeeper regarding the nature and amount of your fine. Check the fees tab of your Infinite Campus account to find out if you owe a fine. You will not be allowed to walk the stage at graduation if you have not paid your fines.

The cheerleaders are having a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s in Mansfield on Saturday, June 6th. Buy your ticket in advance from any cheerleader.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Attention all Seniors: Please come by Ms. Scott's office in the Counseling Center and sign up for your final transcript to be mailed. This is for the college you will be attending in the fall. There is NO CHARGE for this transcript. Ms. Scott will be here in the summer if you need additional transcripts.

Glen Harmon Elementary is celebrating 20 years of Hawks soaring with pride. Please join them for Harmon’s 20th birthday party on Saturday, may 30, from 1:00-3:00.

Attn Psych Club: Please come by and pick up your psych club shirt that you ordered and bring your $15.00. If you've already paid you only need $3 more dollars. We have all sizes and even if you aren't in psych club you can buy one! Thanks

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Glen Harmon Elementary is celebrating 20 years of Hawks soaring with pride. Please join them for Harmon’s 20th birthday party on Saturday, may 30, from 1:00-3:00.

A student trip to Russia has been tentatively planned for June 2010 through EF Tours. If you are interested in finding out more about this trip, please email Mr. Holschuh at Ben Barber Career & Technology Center at holsed@mansfieldisd.org. At least 6 students must register for this trip to make it a reality; more specific info about registration, dates, etc., will be provided after the start of the next school year at a parent/student meeting to be scheduled in August. Updated info will be made available at the website above.

Congratulations to Anthony Sanguinetti who placed 11th in the Bull Riding Competition at the North Texas High School Rodeo. Anthony has qualified to ride in the Rodeo Finals and will be riding Thursday and Friday of this week at the Cowtown Coliseum located at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Come out and support your Summit bull rider. The rodeo begins at 7:00 both nights.

The Sapphires are having a Garage Sale this Saturday May 30th from 8 am - 1 pm in front of the PAC. If you or any one you know are interested stop by on Saturday, you never know, you might find a treasure.

Don't forget, students, that all library books are due, and that the library will be closed for inventory beginning tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Any baseball player that wishes to purchase tickets to the banquet scheduled for this Thursday May 28th, please see coach Thomason or Coach Harden ASAP. All players will receive one free ticket, but must purchase additional tickets for family or friends. Tickets are $11.00.

Yearbook distribution will begin after school today. Come to room J-9 with your id to pick up your copy. Books will not be handed out during school hours. If you did not order a yearbook, there are a few extras. Bring $80 cash or money order to the yearbook room to get a copy. Extra books will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis only. See Mrs. Schultz in room J-9 with questions.

Friday, May 22, 2009

The yearbook staff is having a party during fourth block on Friday, and everyone is invited. Pay $1 to your fourth block teacher to get out of class 45 minutes early, and bring your ticket to the cafeteria to pick up your book and join in the signing party. Books will only be given out to those with tickets to the signing party that day. Regular distribution begins on Tuesday, May 26. Didn't buy a book? Get a ticket so you sign your friends'. Have senior release? You'll still need a ticket. Check with Mrs. Schultz in room J9 if you have any questions.

Attention All Softball Players! Next Thursday, May 28 is our banquet at 6:30pm! If you need to buy a ticket for any guests or parents see Coach Kinder!!

Congratulations to all of the softball players for a spectacular season:

Emily Spicer--4-5A Offensive Player of the Year
Sydney Kramer--4-5A Co-Defensive Player of the Year
Eli Torres--4-5A Co-Pitcher of the Year
Kayla Gritt & Sydnie Tapia--1st Team All-District
Christina Gallant & Lauren Bolton--2nd Team All-District
Sam Del Palacio & Jazmin Robinson--Honorable Mention

All Academic--Christina Gallant, Eli Torres, Emily Spicer, Jazmin Robinson, Lauren Bolton, Megan Holland, & Sydnie Tapia

Coach Kinder--4-5A Coach of the Year

Good job representing Summit on the field and in the classroom!

Students: All library books and materials are due today! Also, if you have something checked out from the library please return it as soon as possible. The library will close for inventory beginning May 28th. May 27 is the last day students will be able to use the library.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Seniors -- Are you ready to show us your moves? Prom is only a few short days away! Please remember prom begins at 8pm and you must have your assigned tickets and an ID in order to get in. Please make sure you are dressed appropriately and come ready to have an amazing time! I know that many of you will take limos to prom but if you do drive your own car, parking at the hotel is $15.00. Thanks to all of you who purchased tickets and we can't wait to see you for A Night in Paris!

Friday will be your last chance to buy After Prom Tickets for 20.00 dollars!? Come ride the mechanical bull or have potty races, chance to win Southwest Airlines Tickets and eat Pizza and FAT cookies all night long!? Seniors - do you Seniors remember FAT cookies? Buy your tickets during lunch on Friday at the cookie table!

Attention everyone! Blue Crew tryouts THIS Friday, May 22, right after school in the JV gym. You must pick up a tryout packet from Ms. Shurmon in I-11 or Mrs. Kebart in I-12. You must have this packet to try out! Good luck and we'll see you THIS Friday after school.

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Keyon Stokes was unable to attend the Dozie Scholarship pep rally but donated money. Way to show the Summit love! Keep those acts of kindness coming.

Teachers, if Key Clubbers missed your recycling yesterday, put out your bins during 6th period & office aides will recycle.

Key Clubbers, remember we're making our last trip of the year to Matlock Place this afternoon from 4:00 - 5:00. Bring your Feed the Children boxes & permission slips for our Modern Art Museum field trip to the counseling office by tomorrow.

Seniors, if you have received a scholarship & have not informed Ms. McGough yet, please do so today - we want to recognize you.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Operation Boots will be creating 15 care boxes for troops in Iraq. The platoon that Summit is supporting is about half way through their deployment, and the dangers have not ceased in and around Sadr City. Many times soldiers are forgotten during this time period, which can be the most difficult. Also, summer is coming and the temperature can reach 130. Please bring items such as drink mix in small packets, socks, snacks, etc. Please see any teacher for additional list and give them to any teacher or bring them to room A5. We will be collecting item all week. Support Our Troops with the Summit Love.

The Lady Jags softball team finished their season last night! The Lady Jags had an outstanding season and finished 21-8. Not only did the softball team have an amazing season, they finished District Champs, Bi-District Champs, Area Champs, and Regional Quarter-Finalist!

The softball team would like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to all of the fans who attended our games this season especially in the play-offs! All of their support and cheers were AWESOME and definitely made others envy our Jaguar Pride.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Attention all Summit UIL academic team members. If you have participated in a minimum of three tournaments this year or you were on the District team for your event please stop by Ms. Showers room, H-13, to get information on our Banquet that is coming up on May 27th. The cost will be $10 and will include dinner and a game card at Dave and Busters and a T-shirt. Ms. Showers must have your money and form by the end of the day Wednesday May 20th."

The Countdown to Summer is on and Sara Lasseter and the crew of 99.9 The Wild are giving you a preview of Summer 2009 this afternoon at Ben Barber. Come by the Commons Area at 3:15 today for a live concert featuring Caitlin Mullins, Kirby Taylor and Brice Davis. Admission is Free!

The cheerleaders are having a fundraiser at Applebees in Mansfield on Thursday, May 21. The cheerleaders will receive 15% of all dine in and take out orders that day. Help support your cheerleaders and eat at Applebees!

German Classes and Club will meet in room F-4 today at 2:30 to coordinate transportation for bowling activity.

The Summit Drill Teams will be having their Spring Show this Friday May 15th in the PAC. The show begins at 7:00 pm, tickets are limited. They will be sold at the door on a first come first serve basis. $3 for adults, $2 for students w/ ID and children 6 and under. MISD employees get in FREE w/ ID. Come out and enjoy the show!

Attention Drama Club Members: If you are attending banquet please clarify the number in your party and pay for your tickets by this Friday. You can give your money to Mr. Ervin or Mrs. Petersen. Again, payment for Drama Banquet must be made by this Friday.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Seniors -- This is a last call for all pictures to be put in the senior slide show at prom. All pictures must be of seniors and must contain more than one person -- they can be from any time! If you have pictures you would like to submit, please bring them to Ms. Gilmore in room I 2. They need to be in a labeled envelope or on a labeled disc. All pictures submitted before the senior dinner and pictures submitted this week and last week will be returned the week after prom.

The MISD PSAT/ACT/SAT Summer Institute will be held during two sessions this summer. This institute is designed to effectively increase your scores on college admission exams. Students who have attended this institute in the past have seen dramatic improvement in their scores.

Detailed information regarding this Summer Institute can be found in the counseling center and on our Summit website. The first 24 students to register will receive a 50% discount on the registration fee. Hurry! Only the first 24 students will receive the reduced rate!

We are having an informational meeting about a summer camp in South Korea and a three day visit to Tokyo, Japan from July 27-August 10 in room A111 this Friday at Ben Barber Career Tech Academy. Mr. Geer and the foreign exchange student program United Students Association (U.S.A.) are taking up to 30 students from the MISD area who are interested in seeing the world. This opportunity is for high school students only. The purpose is to learn about South Korean culture and exchange educational ideas with students from around the world. The meeting will be held in room A111 this Friday from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm to discuss itinerary, fees, and other travel information. Any student who is interested can attend, and parents are encouraged to attend as well. See you there!

Attention theater students: If you are auditioning for the theater production class next year the sign up sheet is on the call-board in the PAC. Sign up for a time as soon as possible, auditions will be held May 19th and we need to know how many auditions we will have. If you have any questions ask Mr. Ervin.

Attention all Seniors in Drama Club: Your senior surveys are available on the call-board in the PAC as well. These are due to Mr. Ervin by this Friday, May 15. Please get these in as soon as possible.

Attention all track girls - Your track bag, uniforms, and any other issued equipment must be turned in to Coach Ike in room D-17 no later than this Friday, May 15th or you will be placed on the fines list for each item.
If you are planning to run for a Student Body or Class Officer position for next year, you must turn in your election packets TODAY by 3pm! No packets will accepted late...so please turn them into Ms. Colburn in C6 TODAY!

The Summit Band is having a fundraiser at Bruster's Ice Cream on Cooper this Thursday from 7:00-9:00pm. A portion of the proceeds earned that evening will directly benefit the students of our band. Come out and support the band by enjoying some of your favorite ice cream desserts.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Seniors – Today is your last chances to buy prom tickets. The deadline has been in extended in order for you to have time to pay your fines and buy your tickets. Tickets will be on sale TODAY and TOMORROW only at lunch and after school until 2:45. After Tuesday, no tickets will be sold. Don't miss out on your opportunity to celebrate your senior year with all of your friends.

Attention all students that are planning to run for a class or student body officer position - You must turn in your election packets to Ms. Colburn by Wednesday at 3:00pm. NO packets will be accepted after this time. If you have any questions about campaign week or the student elections, please stop by C-6 this week.

Texas A & M is hosting Spend the Day with the Corps on June 26 & July 24. Come by the counseling office for more information or visit www.aggiecorps.org.

Last weekend the Lady Jaguar Softball team beat Haltom to become Bi-District Champions!! The Softball team will be back in action Friday night as they compete in the area round facing Midland Lee at 7pm at Brownwood High School! Please plan a road trip to come and support your Lady Jaguar Softball team!!

Attention freshmen, sophomores, and juniors! Blue Crew tryouts are just around the corner. Tryouts will be held on Friday, May 22, right after school in the JV gym. So it's not THIS Friday, but NEXT Friday! Hurry and pick up a tryout packet from Ms. Shurmon or Mrs. Kebart. Good luck and we'll see you there!

Monday, May 11, 2009

If you are interested in playing volleyball in the Student vs. Staff volleyball game at the pep rally on Friday, please come by Mrs. Sanguinetti's office and sign up today! The cost to play is $5.00.

Boy’s Track Team: Today is the final day to give Coach Roberson your name to insure your seat at the banquet this Wednesday night at 6:30. Please see Coach Roberson in room B-4.

Seniors -- Today and tomorrow are your last chances to buy prom tickets. The deadline has been in extended in order for you to have time to pay your fines and buy your tickets. Tickets will be on sale TODAY and TOMORROW only at lunch and after school until 2:45. After Tuesday, no tickets will be sold. Don't miss out on your opportunity to celebrate your senior year with all of your friends.

Attentions Volleyball Players: Open Gym will start back up today in the JV Gym - Mondays 2:45-5:30, Thursdays 2:45-4:00

If you are registered to take the Psychology AP Exam, it is tomorrow at noon in the Lecture Hall. You must arrive to the testing room no later than 11:30. You will not be admitted into testing if you are late!!!!!